Braxton County Sheriff's Department

07/23/2026

*UPDATE: OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND*

Found at the courthouse today! Looks like a pair of children's glasses. Pick up in the Sheriff's Office!

07/17/2026

The Braxton County Sheriff's Office will be hiring for the position of Court Bailiff. This job will be a part time position. We will be accepting applications until July 31, 2026. To apply, please stop by the Sheriff's Office- Tax Division at 300 Main Street, Suite 103, Sutton, WV, 26601. For more information, please call 304-765-2838.

07/10/2026

UPDATE!! THE WALLET HAS BEEN FOUND! THANKS EVERYONE!

*LOST WALLET*
Wallet was lost at Walmart. Bright red and well used. Check book and other important items are in it. If found, please contact or turn into the Sheriff's office. Thank you.

06/08/2026

The Braxton County Sheriff's Office will be hiring for the position of Law Enforcement Secretary. This job will be a part time position, 20 hours a week. We will be accepting applications until July 2, 2026. To apply, please stop by the Sheriff's Office- Tax Division at 300 Main Street, Suite 103, Sutton, WV, 26601. For more information, please call 304-765-2838.

06/01/2026

CONCEALED CARRY CLASS TO OBTAIN YOUR WV CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE

When: Saturday June 13, 2026
Location: Braxton County Board of Education Office
Class will begin at 9:00 am
For more information and to register please call or text 304-701-8595
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND!
For residents of Braxton County
Instructor: Deputy Levi Cochran Braxton County Sheriff's Office

05/15/2026

The Braxton County Sheriff's Office would like to thank some very special people and businesses in our community for their generous donations to help support the Project Lifesaver Program!

Edith Tichner
Jim Morris
Central West Virginia Aging Services

Project Lifesaver is a search and rescue program designed for individuals who are prone to wondering. It is monitored by trained professionals within our community. If you know someone who would benefit from this program, or if you would like to donate, please reach out to the Braxton County Sheriff's Office at 304-765-2838 for more information! Thank you!

05/13/2026

DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A DEPUTY???

The Braxton County Sheriff's Office will be conducting physical agility testing at the Braxton County High School at 10:00am on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Applicants that pass the physical agility will be given the full application for further testing. You may contact the Braxton County Sheriff's office at 304-765-2838 for more information.

04/29/2026

DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING!!

04/29/2026

04/24/2026